Apple Varieties Explained

Apple Varieties Explained

Ever wondered what apple was right for that pie? Or perhaps wondered the flavor of a Fuji compared to a Rome Beauty and if they have the same use? No matter where you get your apples, or whether you get them by the bag, bushel, or a piece, this is the guide for you.

Beacon
Beacon apples have a sweet flavor and a mealy texture. They are good in general baking and cooking uses.

Braeburn
Braeburn apples have a slightly tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.

Cortland
Cortland apples have a slightly tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for pies.

Empire
Empire apples have a slightly tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for pies.

Fuji
Fuji apples have a sweet flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for general baking and cooking uses.

Gala
Gala apples have a slightly sweet flavor and a slightly crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.

Golden Delicious
Golden Delicious apples have a tart flavor and a mealy texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.

Granny Smith
Granny Smith apples have a tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.

Haralson
Haralson apples have a tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.

Jonathan
Jonathan apples have a slightly tart flavor and a mealy texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for pies.

McIntosh
McIntosh apples have a slightly tart flavor and a mealy texture. They are good for eating and for salads.

Paula Red
Paula Red apples have a slightly tart flavor and a slightly crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for pies.

Red Delicious
Red Delicious apples have a sweet flavor and a slightly crisp texture. They are good for eating and for salads.

Rome Beauty
Rome Beauty apples have a slightly tart flavor and have a slightly crisp texture. They are good for general baking and cooking uses, and for pies.

Spartan
Spartan apples have a slightly tart flavor and a mealy texture. They are good for eating, salads, and for pies.

Winesap
Winesap apples have a slightly tart flavor and a crisp texture. They are good for eating and for salads.

York Imperial
York Imperial apples have a slightly tart flavor and a slightly crisp texture. They are good for eating, salads, general baking, general cooking uses, and in pies.